VANC TR
Vancomycin, Trough, Serum
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB2453
Performing Lab:
Saint Luke's Regional Laboratories
Patient Preparation:
Information concerning dosage, dosage schedule, other antimicrobials given
concurrently, and date and time of draw are required on the request form for processing.
Container Type:
Red gel tube
Specimen Type:
Serum
Preferred Volume:
1 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.5 mL
Collection Procedure:
1. A trough specimen is usually drawn 30 minutes prior to the next dose.
2. Separate the serum from the cells within 2 hours of collection.
Store and Transport:
Refrigerated
Stability:
Refrigerated - 3 days
Room temperature - 24 hours
CPT Codes:
80202 - Vancomycin Trough (EAP 30015860)
Test Schedule:
Monday through Sunday
Method:
Immunoturbidimetric
Reference Ranges:
Therapeutic concentration:
10.0 - 20.0
μg/mL
Critical value:
> 30.0
μg/mL